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Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Bangladesh PM Hasina has resigned and left the country, media reports say

Thousands of Bangladeshi protesters stormed the palace of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka Monday, with a source telling AFP she had fled mass demonstrations demanding she quit.

Europe 2 years ago

Starmer warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels UK riots

A 17-year-old boy appeared in an English court on Thursday charged with the murder of three young girls in a knife attack at a summer dance class in Southport that has shocked the nation and sparked two nights of violent protests.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Macron flies to riot-struck New Caledonia

Macron's plane was en route from France to the troubled islands, a holiday destination now strewn with hundreds of charred vehicles and scarred by burned-out stores, businesses and schools.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Australia, New Zealand send evacuation flights to New Caledonia

France's High Commission in New Caledonia said on Tuesday the airport remains closed for commercial flights, and it will deploy the military to protect public buildings.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

'Shots fired' at security forces in New Caledonia riots

"Shots were fired at the gendarmes using high calibre weapons and hunting rifles. There have been no deaths," High Commissioner of the Republic Louis Le Franc told reporters.

Entertainment 2 years ago

Aaron Sorkin working on new Facebook movie tied to Capitol Hill riots

Sorkin, who depicted the creation and early years of Facebook in 2010's "The Social Network," said the tech giant has since then played a major role in the United States' sharp political polarization.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister declares state of emergency in capital

More than 1,000 troops were on standby "to step in wherever necessary" under the emergency decree, Prime Minister James Marape announced, a day after the violence broke out.

Archipelago 2 years ago

Riot breaks out after soccer match in Gresik, injuring dozens

The riot broke out after Gresik United lost to the visiting team with a score of 1-2. According to Gresik Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Adhitya Panji Anom, Gresik United supporters were disappointed with the home team’s loss.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Fresh clashes as Bangladesh garment workers protest low wage

Bangladesh is one of the world's largest garment exporters, with the industry accounting for 85 percent of the South Asian country's $55 billion in annual exports.

Politics 2 years ago

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TNI chief apologizes for "strangle" comment over Rempang protests

TNI chief Yudo has apologized for his remarks in a viral video that appeared to suggest troops to use their bare hands against protestors on Rempang Island, saying that he had used the word "strangle" in the context of his childhood in a rural setting.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina has resigned and left the country, media reports say

Starmer warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels UK riots

Macron flies to riot-struck New Caledonia

Australia, New Zealand send evacuation flights to New Caledonia

'Shots fired' at security forces in New Caledonia riots

Aaron Sorkin working on new Facebook movie tied to Capitol Hill riots

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister declares state of emergency in capital

Riot breaks out after soccer match in Gresik, injuring dozens

Fresh clashes as Bangladesh garment workers protest low wage

PREMIUM TNI chief apologizes for "strangle" comment over Rempang protests

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TNI chief apologizes for "strangle" comment over Rempang protests